Communications and Partnerships Manager

Spirit of Tasmania is widely recognised for its contribution to the Australian Tourism industry and for fostering Australia’s economic development through the provision of a world-class passenger and freight service. Since its inception, the Spirit of Tasmania has continued to steadily grow through its commitment to safety, reliability and modernisation, thus delivering an unparalleled level of customer service.

The Communications and Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing internal and external communications, sponsorships and for cultivating key corporate relationships with key partners and the media.  Moreover, the role is responsible for developing, supervising and implementing a multi-year Communications and partnership strategy that incorporates corporate communications, public relations and media strategies to increase brand recognition while providing creative guidance to the Communications and Partnerships team.

You will have demonstrated and substantial experience in a fast-paced, highly visible and competitive industry where you have collaborated with external media including television, newspapers, digital media and managed high-profile partnerships. To be successful, you will have a creative flair with innovative ideas, have experience in a similar leadership role having developed stakeholder relationships at all organisational levels both internally and externally. Ideally, you will hold tertiary qualified in either marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or a related field.

With two new ships, and two new terminals having opened in 2024, this is an exciting time to join the iconic Spirit of Tasmania.

For a confidential conversation or a role specification please contact Stuart King 0438 754 *** or Vivian Simonelli on 0408 998 *** quoting Reference 2024673. Please forward all applications in Word Format using the Apply Now link.,9